Description
Fresh “broccoli slaw” brings crisp summer freshness to classic side dishes with a nutritious twist. Crunchy vegetables and zesty dressing combine for a light, refreshing salad you’ll crave at every picnic and potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 oz / 340 g) bag broccoli slaw mix (or make your own with shredded broccoli stems, carrots, and red cabbage)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Combine mayo, Greek yogurt, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, whisking until the mixture reaches a silky, uniform consistency.
- Slaw Assembly: Transfer broccoli slaw mix into a spacious mixing bowl, incorporating any desired additional ingredients like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for enhanced texture and flavor complexity.
- Coating and Marinating: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the slaw, meticulously tossing and folding to ensure every strand is generously coated, allowing the flavors to meld and develop.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate the dressed slaw for a minimum of 15-30 minutes, enabling the ingredients to harmonize and the flavors to intensify, then serve cold as a refreshing side dish or light meal accompaniment.
Notes
- Ensure broccoli slaw mix is fresh and crisp by checking for any wilted or brown pieces before mixing. Pat dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture that can make the slaw watery.
- Adjust dressing quantity gradually to avoid overwhelming the slaw. Start with less and add more as needed for perfect coating without drowning the vegetables.
- Consider adding toasted nuts, sunflower seeds, or dried cranberries for extra texture and taste complexity. These mix-ins can transform the basic slaw into a more interesting side dish.
- While 15-30 minutes is recommended, letting the slaw sit for 1-2 hours allows flavors to meld more deeply. The longer it rests, the more delicious it becomes, so plan ahead when possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg